Question

13. Characteristic 1: Their cells have cell wall, nucleus and other organelles but are devoid of chloroplast Characteristic 2: Their cell wall is composed of chitin. In which one of the following types of microbes can one find the two characteristics given above? (a) Bacteria (b) Protozoa (c) Fungi (d) Algae​

Answer 1

Answer:

B) Protozoa

Explanation

As Fungi and Algae does not have nuclues and Protozoa have the cell wall

Answer 2

The correct option is- (c) Fungi.

• Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that have a cell wall made up of chitin. Due to the absence of chloroplast, they cannot make their food by photosynthesis. Hence, they are heterotrophs.
• They are found in a variety of habitats such as on land, trees, in soil, in air etc. But, they are most commonly found on land.